Product Description

General information

Prednisolone is in a class of drugs called steroids, that include hormones cortisone and hydrocortisone. Prednisolone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
It is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.

Directions

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication. The basic dose is 5-60 mg daily and keeping dose is usually 5-10 mg daily.

Precautions

Tell the doctor if you have liver or kidney illness, diabetes, tuberculosis, belly sore, malaria, asthenic bulbar paralysis, glaucoma, psychic disorder or if you are pregnant. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections and call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. Do not receive a 'live' vaccine while you are being treated with Prednisolone.

Contraindications

Don't use if you have an allergy, diabetes and Itsenko-Cushing syndrome, in pregnant and elderly people, have psychosis, osteoporosis, stomach sores, recently surgery, syphilis or tuberculosis.

Drug interaction

Correct the intake dose, during the cooperation the drug with anti-diabetic and and anticoagulant drugs.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose connect with your doctor for instructions.

Overdose

Call emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include thinning skin, changes in body fat, increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F). Store away from moisture and light. Keep it out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.